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Police Say Pro-Trump Counterprotester Plowed Car Into Black Lives Matter Demonstrators In Times Square
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Police Say Pro-Trump Counterprotester Plowed Car Into Black Lives Matter Demonstrators In Times Square

Police say tempers flared on Thursday night in Times Square as Trump supporters clashed with demonstrators at a Black Lives Matter march.
By Tanya A. Christian · Sep 4, 2020
Louisiana Lawmaker Threatens To Shoot Black Lives Matter Protesters
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Louisiana Lawmaker Threatens To Shoot Black Lives Matter Protesters

Rep. Clay Higgins, an NRA supporter, suggested that the mere presence of armed protesters in his state would force him to take lethal action.
By Tanya A. Christian · Sep 3, 2020
10 Racist, Outlandish, Downright False Statements From Donald Trump’s Fox News Interview
News · Politics

10 Racist, Outlandish, Downright False Statements From Donald Trump’s Fox News Interview

The interview, which aired on Monday night, was one of the most concerning he's given to date.
By Tanya A. Christian · Sep 1, 2020
Porsha Williams Says Her Fight Against Racial Injustice Is Inspired By Her Daughter
Love & Sex

Porsha Williams Says Her Fight Against Racial Injustice Is Inspired By Her Daughter

The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star has been on the front lines this year, and her daughter is the reason.
By Jasmine Grant · Aug 31, 2020
Fox News Segment Goes Completely Left When Donna Brazile Clashes With Trump Supporter
News · Politics

Fox News Segment Goes Completely Left When Donna Brazile Clashes With Trump Supporter

A 'Fox and Friends' segment was cut short after guests Donna Brazile and Tammy Bruce failed to see eye to eye on night one of the RNC.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 26, 2020
African American Policy Forum Holds Town Hall To Discuss Kamala Harris's Historic VP Nomination
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African American Policy Forum Holds Town Hall To Discuss Kamala Harris's Historic VP Nomination

During this AAPF town hall, Black women discuss the racism and sexism that Harris faces—and what it means that a Black woman will be a heartbeat away from becoming president of the United States.
By ESSENCE Staff · Aug 20, 2020
Garcelle Beauvais Recalls How A Stranger Once Mistook Her For Her Biracial Sons' Nanny
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Garcelle Beauvais Recalls How A Stranger Once Mistook Her For Her Biracial Sons' Nanny

From "The Jamie Foxx Show" to "Spider-Man: Homecoming," "The Real Housewives" star has had a decades-long career in film and TV.
By Kimberly Wilson · Aug 11, 2020
Police-Involved Shooting Leads To Unrest In Chicago
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Police-Involved Shooting Leads To Unrest In Chicago

Authorities allege that social media was used to encourage looting in Chicago's downtown area after a 20-year-old was shot by police.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 10, 2020
Michigan Elected Official Uses N-Word Multiple Times, Rails Against Black Lives Matter
News · Politics

Michigan Elected Official Uses N-Word Multiple Times, Rails Against Black Lives Matter

Leelanau County, Mich. Road Commissioner Tom Eckerle went on a racist rant after another commissioner asked him why he wasn't wearing a mask.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 7, 2020
Michigan Designates Racism A Public Health Crisis
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Michigan Designates Racism A Public Health Crisis

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is tackling inequity caused by systemic racism. A new directive aims to eliminate the gaps and advocate for Black lives.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 6, 2020
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty After Threatening To Burn Down Black Church
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North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty After Threatening To Burn Down Black Church

John Malcolm Bareswill called a predominantly Black Virginia Beach church, threatened to burn it down and made racist remarks.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 6, 2020
Black Mothers On Playdate In D.C. Confronted By Gun Pointing Secret Service Members
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Black Mothers On Playdate In D.C. Confronted By Gun Pointing Secret Service Members

The women say they were scared their fun day out could have turned either one of them into "another Breonna Taylor."
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 4, 2020
Couple Faces Hate Crime Charges After Yelling 'White Lives Matter' At Black Man, Girlfriend
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Couple Faces Hate Crime Charges After Yelling 'White Lives Matter' At Black Man, Girlfriend

Gregory and Rachel Howell, both 29, are facing charges of hate crimes and vandalism after confronting a Black man and his girlfriend.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 3, 2020
Tiffany Haddish Says She's Afraid To Have Children Because Of America's Racism
Love & Sex

Tiffany Haddish Says She's Afraid To Have Children Because Of America's Racism

The actress and comedian got emotional while talking about racism in America during a recent podcast episode.
By Jasmine Grant · Jul 29, 2020
Austin Man Fatally Shot At BLM Protest While Protecting Fiancée
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Austin Man Fatally Shot At BLM Protest While Protecting Fiancée

Witnesses say Garrett Foster did not want trouble. He simply wanted to protest injustice.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 27, 2020
Barbara Fedida Ousted From ABC News After Making Racist Comments About Robin Roberts & Sunny Hostin
Entertainment

Barbara Fedida Ousted From ABC News After Making Racist Comments About Robin Roberts & Sunny Hostin

The network parted ways with the longtime TV executive after claims of inappropriate and racist comments were substantiated.
By Taiia Smart Young · Jul 23, 2020
New Poll Shows Protests Triggered By Death Of George Floyd Are Swaying Public Opinion On Racial Inequity
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New Poll Shows Protests Triggered By Death Of George Floyd Are Swaying Public Opinion On Racial Inequity

The majority of American voters now believe that America has a race problem.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 21, 2020
Birthing While Black: Navigating Medical Racism During COVID-19

Birthing While Black: Navigating Medical Racism During COVID-19

Even in the midst of COVID-19, Black birthing people, especially Black women, still have to deal with medical racism. These experts discuss.
By Health Equity Cypher · Jul 21, 2020
11 John Lewis Quotes We Could All Learn And Grow From
News · Politics

11 John Lewis Quotes We Could All Learn And Grow From

"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic." —John Lewis
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 20, 2020

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